Analyzing Data Practice

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What are the main differences between fungi and plants?

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Fungi lack chloroplasts, are heterotrophs, while plants are autotrophs and both are eukaryotic.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What type of plant is celery?

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Celery is a vascular plant.

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In an experiment, what is the dependent variable?

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The dependent variable is the one that is measured or tested, such as the absorbency of paper towels.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the one that is changed or controlled, such as the amount of water given to plants.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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In an experiment, what is the controlled variable?

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Controlled variables are the factors that are kept constant to ensure a fair test.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is a eukaryotic organism?

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A eukaryotic organism is one whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What does it mean for a plant to be autotrophic?

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Autotrophic plants produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What does it mean for an organism to be heterotrophic?

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Heterotrophic organisms cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms.

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What is the role of xylem in vascular plants?

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Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

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What is the role of phloem in vascular plants?

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Phloem transports sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis throughout the plant.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6